Mommy’s little girl Stands silently aside Never fussing or fretting Hides what’s inside. Mommy’s little girl Has a voice unheard Whispering. Screaming. A fiery bird. Mommy’s little girl Doesn’t know who she is This Phoenix of power That comes from within. Mommy’s little girl Has a story to tell But mommy is speaking And we… Continue reading Mommy’s little girl (poem)
Why I should write today! (Motivation for writers)
Today I wanted to bring you some quickfire motivation to get writing. Some of these are silly or funny, but ALL of them are subjective. Don’t take them to be accusatory or rude! Why I should write today (and so should you!): Because I want to, deep down, I’m just overthinking itBecause I will never… Continue reading Why I should write today! (Motivation for writers)
What to do when you’re too tired to write
For two days now, I've felt too tired to write. It's been justified after long days out. We all have those days. Some may say that the best thing to do is to power through. Sure, if that's possible; go ahead. It depends on what you need. Sometimes the kindest thing to do for yourself… Continue reading What to do when you’re too tired to write
Anxiety update
I thought I’d feel different. I said to my sister not long before my wedding day that I felt like once the wedding was done, I’d feel euphoric. All anxiety would slip away. That I’d have done the “hardest thing I’ve ever had to do” and so I’d feel invincible. Makes some sense, right? Overcome… Continue reading Anxiety update
How I’m writing so fast this summer
I started writing my new Young Adult Fantasy Dystopian novel on the 26th July. I am now 20,000 words into the story. That's 20,000 words written in just 10 days. I feel like I'm writing very fast. I already did a post about how I plan to write this summer, which is similar to this.… Continue reading How I’m writing so fast this summer
Affirmations & Meditation for Creative Writers
I am a writer because I show up to write. My writing ability is not up for debate. I can and will enjoy myself when writing because it is something that brings joy and growth into my life. Writing is a state of freedom and creation. Each word I bring to the page comes together… Continue reading Affirmations & Meditation for Creative Writers
I married my best friend!
We did it. On Saturday, we finally did it. The day has come and gone by so quickly. I won't go into the intimate details of our day, as it's private and for our closest people to share with us only. But it was magical. Everyone says that their wedding day was the best day… Continue reading I married my best friend!
Treat your life like a video game
I was thinking the other day about how our lives are like a video game! Let's see what I mean... Pay attention to the health bar In video games, there is a health bar usually at the top which allows you to see how your character's health is doing. That drops into the red, and… Continue reading Treat your life like a video game
You’re not unhappy, you’re tired
I’ve woke up each morning feeling increasingly tired. But instead of thinking “I’m tired”, I’ve felt unhappy. This is burnout. This is exhaustion. You can sleep each night and still feel tired. When you’re mentally, emotionally, physically, or spiritually drained, it takes more than just one or two good nights' sleep to fix it. You… Continue reading You’re not unhappy, you’re tired
Biracial Hair Journey: the struggle is real
Is it just me, or do you feel like you hate your hair nearly every day? As a biracial woman (white and black Caribbean) I want to embrace my natural hair. To let my curls run free and wild. But I’m really struggling. They’re not… healthy? They’re not curly… enough? And I don’t know how… Continue reading Biracial Hair Journey: the struggle is real
S. R. Crawford 